Intel Launch the new 750 Series range of NVME SSD's in both 2.5" and HHHL Adaptor card versions.

LordBarrass · 27 Mar 2015 at 13:25

I am still waiting on Pricing of the 750 Series. I hope to get some info on Monday. The adaptors do look like they perform well. Depending on your setup and what you want to do it could be a better replacement or option than a standard SATA III SSD.

AWBbox · 30 Mar 2015 at 21:02

Heya LordBarrass, any word on pricing/availability today?

AWBbox · 2 Apr 2015 at 12:53

Welp, Intels timer here is at zero:

http://www.intelgamingpromo.com/intel15b/ssd/notice

...and there's a whole bunch of silence surrounding the release. Not seen anything on any web site yet, no products/prices/specifications. It's a bit of an anticlimax

ZXSpectrum · 2 Apr 2015 at 13:25

I have had one of these for a while now.. Not had chance to test it tho.. :eek:

AWBbox · 2 Apr 2015 at 13:27

April 1st was yesterday

Seriously though, pics or it didn't happen.

LordBarrass · 2 Apr 2015 at 14:44

Intel are launching the new 750 Series range of SSD's these are PCI-E 3.0 versions with 4 lanes and are NVMe based SSD's

You can get them in two different flavours, either on a PCI-e Half Height Half length PCI-e adaptor card or a standard 2.5" SSD with PCI-express port on the SSD. A special cable is required for these. I am trying to Source these at the moment from Intel or anyone.

Intel 750 Series 400GB PCIe 3.0 X4 HHHL Adaptor NVMe Solid State Drive (SSDPEDMW400G4ES) @ £369.98 inc VAT

Features:

Introducing Intel's first client PCIe 3.0 X4 NVMe SSD
Intel® SSD 750 Series designed for Gaming, Digital Content Creation and Workstations

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PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe SSD - Reads 4x and Writes 2x current SATA SSDs
Performs quicker game and level load times for serious gamers
Delivers more bandwidth and lower latency for 4K UHD video editing and production
Performance tuned firmware with enthusiast in mind

Intel® SSD architecture with datacenter DNA

Industry leading client SSD endurance up to 120GB writes per day

World class quality and reliability Features

Based on Intel 4th generation controller
Backed by 5 year limited warranty
Dependable uptime for gaming and workstations

Only £369.98 inc VAT.

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Intel 750 Series 1.2TB PCIe 3.0 X4 HHHL Adaptor NVMe Solid State Drive (SSDPEDMW012T4ES) @ £969.98 inc VAT

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Intel 750 Series 400GB PCIe 3.0 X4 2.5" SSD NVMe Solid State Drive (SSDPE2MW400G401) @ £369.98 inc VAT

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Intel 750 Series 1.2TB PCIe 3.0 X4 2.5" SSD NVMe Solid State Drive (SSDPE2MW012T401) @ £969.98 inc VAT

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AWBbox · 2 Apr 2015 at 15:07

Sweeet, I've been waiting so long for these drives! What's the ETA on actually getting them in stock?

The only consumer option I can find that's on the horizon for the 2.5" drives is the Asus Hyperkit, which turns an M.2 slot into an NVMe-ready SFF-8639 port, then you just need the SFF-8639 cable:

I'll be interested to see what you can turn up with though.

ZXSpectrum · 2 Apr 2015 at 15:22

LOL I think that I was the first person in the UK to have one..

ZXSpectrum · 2 Apr 2015 at 15:25

Awww flipping heck I hate Onedrive.

AWBbox · 2 Apr 2015 at 15:26

ZXSpectrum said:
LOL I think that I was the first person in the UK to have one..

It's okay, copy and pasting the link works. I will admit to being rather jealous! When you get it installed and running could you tell us your motherboard model and BIOS revision? Also benchmarks if you have the time please.

nashathedog · 2 Apr 2015 at 17:33

Just watched this video on Intel's 750 series.

It looks pretty darn good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLqL2g13V-U

TTL did one as well and he don't swear, (unless I missed it)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh9d1SxmNoo&ab_channel=OC3DTV

Randomface74 · 2 Apr 2015 at 19:26

omg I'm reading the Storage section!

spaff spaff spaff

ginjaninja · 2 Apr 2015 at 19:51

AWBbox said:
Sweeet, I've been waiting so long for these drives! What's the ETA on actually getting them in stock?

The only consumer option I can find that's on the horizon for the 2.5" drives is the Asus Hyperkit, which turns an M.2 slot into an NVMe-ready SFF-8639 port, then you just need the SFF-8639 cable:

I'll be interested to see what you can turn up with though.

the adapter isnt neccessary for m.2 nvme products once their released though?..they will just plug straight in?

FredFlint · 3 Apr 2015 at 00:06

AWBbox said:
Sweeet, I've been waiting so long for these drives! What's the ETA on actually getting them in stock?

The only consumer option I can find that's on the horizon for the 2.5" drives is the Asus Hyperkit, which turns an M.2 slot into an NVMe-ready SFF-8639 port, then you just need the SFF-8639 cable:

I'll be interested to see what you can turn up with though.

My M.2 port is vertical so it might be a problem, think I will go for the PCIe card to be safe.

AWBbox · 3 Apr 2015 at 00:09

ginjaninja said:
the adapter isnt neccessary for m.2 nvme products once their released though?..they will just plug straight in?

Correct, this adaptor is for drives using SFF-8639 to enable them to connect to the motherboard.

I made a bit of a mistake though, this Asus "Hyperkit" presents a mini-SAS connector so you would need a mini-SAS (SFF-8643) to SFF-8639 cable in order to connect a 750 series 2.5" SSD.

ToTheMax · 3 Apr 2015 at 16:47

Very interesting product, makes my ageing SATA II array & Intel 920 D0 look like a dinosaur! Upgrade itch starting......

Cosimo · 3 Apr 2015 at 17:30

Reviews:

http://techreport.com/review/28050/intel-750-series-solid-state-drive-reviewed

http://www.storagereview.com/intel_ssd_750_review

lake2k · 3 Apr 2015 at 19:23

Are these going to get full potential on current motherboards that only have pci express 2.0 x4 like the current asus x99 or am i misunderstanding them as these types of drives are new to me and i maybe building a new system shortly but looks like all current boards are not pci express 3.0 x4 and looking at the 400gb versions

Thanks

FredFlint · 3 Apr 2015 at 22:14

lake2k said:
Are these going to get full potential on current motherboards that only have pci express 2.0 x4 like the current asus x99 or am i misunderstanding them as these types of drives are new to me and i maybe building a new system shortly but looks like all current boards are not pci express 3.0 x4 and looking at the 400gb versions

Thanks

The Asus X99 boards have 4x pcie 3.0 M.2 ports.

lake2k · 4 Apr 2015 at 13:08

Am I also right reading that these are only fast within transfer rates and not booting up windows and games